Ham and Cheese Casserole Recipe

A serving of Ham and Cheese Casserole on white plate with baked casserole dish in behind it.

5 from 3 votes

Ham and Cheese Casserole Recipe

This Ham and Cheese Casserole is made with diced ham, cheesy sauce and rotini pasta then topped with buttery bread crumbs for a easy family meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 534kcal

Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

16 ounces rotini, cooked and drained
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2½ cups milk
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups diced ham
Salt and pepper to taste

Topping Ingredients

½ cup breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons salted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare the rotini pasta by following the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium low heat.
When the butter is melted, add the flour and stir until the mixture begins to brown and bubble.
Add the milk and stir to mix. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the milk begins to simmer.
When the milk mixture has thickened, remove the pan from heat and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, and one cup of shredded cheese. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed and the cheese is melted.
Spread the cooked pasta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and top with the cubed ham.
Spoon the cheese mixture over the top of the pasta and ham and lightly stir to mix. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the stove or microwave. Pasta tends to soak up the sauce so you can a little milk if the pasta seems dry.

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